SOC Analyst II

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a SOC Analyst II in Irving, TX.

Duties Include:
* Investigate and manage escalated cybersecurity alerts and incidents across endpoint, network, identity, email, and cloud environments
* Lead containment, remediation, and recovery activities for security incidents
* Analyze security data to determine root cause, scope, impact, and appropriate response actions
* Develop and tune security detections, alerts, and automated response workflows
* Conduct threat hunting and use threat intelligence to identify potential risks and improve monitoring
* Collect and analyze forensic evidence and document investigation findings
* Mentor junior analysts and serve as a technical escalation resource
* Maintain incident response procedures, playbooks, and security documentation
* Support continuous improvement of security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience, including experience in security operations, incident response, or a related area
* Hands-on experience investigating security incidents using SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring tools
* Knowledge of Windows, Linux, identity systems, networking, and common security log sources
* Experience with incident response, threat detection, and MITRE ATT&CK concepts
* Experience developing or tuning security queries and detection rules
* Familiarity with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
* Ability to mentor junior analysts and coordinate incident response activities

Preferred Qualifications:
* Cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or similar credentials
* Experience with cloud and SaaS security environments
* Experience with SOAR, threat hunting, attack simulation, or security automation
* Familiarity with tools such as Splunk, Cortex, ServiceNow, Jira, or comparable technologies

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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